Heavy rain and thunderstorms batter Kolkata and surrounding
Kolkata experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on May 29, 2026, due to a Nor’wester, disrupting daily life. The storm caused significant damage, including uprooted trees and traffic snarls, but no casualties were reported. Rescue operations were ongoing as the city dealt with the aftermath of the severe weather.
- ▪A Nor’wester brought heavy rains and thunderstorms to Kolkata, disrupting air, rail, and metro services.
- ▪The storm reached maximum speeds of 88 kmph in Kolkata, causing significant damage including uprooted trees and waterlogging.
- ▪Flight services at Kolkata international airport were temporarily suspended due to waterlogged runways, but normalized later in the evening.
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On Friday (May 29, 2026) afternoon, a Nor’wester brought heavy rains and thunderstorms that battered Kolkata and surrounding areas after a long spell of heat and humidity. The squall disrupted air, rail, and metro, bringing life to a halt. The sudden dip in mercury brought relief for citizens but also led to distress among commuters as heavy showers reduced visibility, waterlogging, uprooted trees at several places, and traffic snarls across key stretches of the city during peak hours. Fallen trees blocked many cardinal roads across the city well into the evening as rescue operations continued.
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